Intro

About

Laura

Age: 36

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Jeffrey

Age: 36

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Preferences for a child

Age: Newborn to 1 year of age, 1 to 3 years of age

Gender: Either

Race/Ethnicity: All

Special Needs: Open to discussion

Basic Info
Laura

Age: 36

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Denomination: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Jeffrey

Age: 36

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Christian

Denomination: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Work & Education
Laura

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Profession: Literacy Specialist - Elementary

Jeffrey

Education: Master's Degree, MBA

Profession: Treasury Consultant

Post-Adoption Relationship

Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.

Environment

Country: USA

State: Colorado

Parent Relationship: Married

Parent Neighborhood: Suburban

Parent Years Together: 10 to 15 years

Parent Residency: House

Parent Pets: 2 cats

Children At Home: No children

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual parents

Preferences for a child

Age: Newborn to 1 year of age, 1 to 3 years of age

Gender: Either

Multiple Children: Twins, Sibling groups

Race/Ethnicity: All

Special Needs: Open to discussion

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Adoption Service Provider

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains

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Our Story
We met on a blind date at BYU in early 2007.  After learning we had common interests, we went on to have three dates in three days! The rest is history.
We met on a blind date at BYU in early 2007. After learning we had co...
We were married in the Oakland Temple in December of 2007.  It was a beautiful, but frigid day surrounded by family and dear friends.
We were married in the Oakland Temple in December of 2007. It was a b...
In 2011 we moved from Utah to Colorado.  We bought a house that we love and spend most weekends either working in the yard or making home improvements.
In 2011 we moved from Utah to Colorado. We bought a house that we lov...
Our son Ethan joined our family in 2013, but quickly returned to heaven due to a severe heart defect.  We embrace the lessons of patience and faith his short life continues to teach us.
Our son Ethan joined our family in 2013, but quickly returned to heave...
Now our two cats, Oscar and Lucy, keep us in line.  They provide endless hours of entertainment and cuddles.
Now our two cats, Oscar and Lucy, keep us in line. They provide endle...

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My grandmother crocheted this beautiful receiving blanket, which we have saved for future children.
About Us

Every step in our journey has lead us to this point.


In early 2013, after a typical first five years of marriage, we were thrilled to find out we were pregnant. That pregnancy took us on a journey we never expected, but have learned to cherish. Our son Ethan was born with a severe heart defect that devastatingly took his life within 90 minutes of his birth. We love him so much and will forever hold him in our hearts as part of our family. If you are interested in learning more about Ethan, we used this blog (ourhlhsbaby.blogspot.com) to keep family and friends updated on his well-being. It gives an insightful look into our lives during that challenging time.
The subsequent years came with unexplained infertility and turned our hearts to adoption. Knowing several families who have been blessed by adoption lead us to this decision tha...

In early 2013, after a typical first five years of marriage, we were thrilled to find out we were pregnant. That pregnancy took us on a journey we never expected, but have learned to cherish. Our son Ethan was born with a severe heart defect that devastatingly took his life within 90 minutes of his birth. We love him so much and will forever hold him in our hearts as part of our family. If you are interested in learning more about Ethan, we used this blog (ourhlhsbaby.blogspot.com) to keep family and friends updated on his well-being. It gives an insightful look into our lives during that challenging time.
The subsequent years came with unexplained infertility and turned our hearts to adoption. Knowing several families who have been blessed by adoption lead us to this decision that feels right for our family.

About Jeff

Hard working, goofy, and thoughtful.


Jeff can recall facts I told him on our first date. He never forgets!
Jeff works hard to provide for our family by managing treasury projects for his company. The last three years he has been in school earning his MBA at night and studying for the CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) exam, which he passed in December! He is now enjoying some much needed free time after work, which he uses to serve in his church calling, research his next culinary feat, and try his hand at wood carving. Some of Jeff’s favorite things include raspberry hot chocolate, Star Wars Legos, cooking, and making people laugh.
About Laura

Caring, creative, and organized.


Laura likes to collect new hobbies. She is always wanting to learn new things!
Laura stays busy by working full time as a literacy specialist in an elementary school. After 10 years as a classroom teacher, she made the shift to working specifically with struggling readers in kindergarten, first, and second grades. She absolutely loves her job! In her free time she likes to make quilts, learn new crafty hobbies, and serve in her church calling. She also learned a little bit about gardening last summer and looks forward to another successful gardening season this year! Some of Laura’s favorite things include outdoor concerts, Hobby Lobby, reading, and cats.
Thank you!

The purpose of faith is not to change God's will, but to empower us to act on God's will. -Elder Uchtdorf


Life has not taken us in a direction we could have predicted, but we trust that we are being watched-over and protected every step of the way.
We have so much hope for a future family. Faith is an integral part of our lives and we know God is in every detail. We know He has been guiding us through every step in our journey and hope you know that He is guiding you as well. We want to commend you for considering adoption placement for your child and look forward to getting to know you. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us!
Post-Adoption Relationship

Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.

Environment

Country: USA

State: Colorado

Parent Relationship: Married

Parent Neighborhood: Suburban

Parent Years Together: 10 to 15 years

Parent Residency: House

Parent Pets: 2 cats

Children At Home: No children

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual parents

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